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goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
DNF at page 149.
Whilst I quite liked the humorous tone of the narration at times, this ultimately wasn't for me. I didn't think the world was executed particularly well, and I didn't feel anything positive for any of the characters - whilst I get that there is meant to be an element of 'unlikeable' to them, especially El, it meant that when I had already lost interest there was nothing to rein me back in.
Whilst I quite liked the humorous tone of the narration at times, this ultimately wasn't for me. I didn't think the world was executed particularly well, and I didn't feel anything positive for any of the characters - whilst I get that there is meant to be an element of 'unlikeable' to them, especially El, it meant that when I had already lost interest there was nothing to rein me back in.
megana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was worried I wouldn’t like this because dark academia is really not my thing but it was fantastic! Who would have thought a character named Galadriel would manage to NOT be a dud? This is a harsh world but the kids are tough and clever and refuse to be victims. There are some really unique elements that I’m looking forward to seeing more of in the next books.
jmaxey's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nscott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0